eminence — fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈemɪnəns/
Example Sentences
- His eminence as a chef was so great that even his burnt toast became a delicacy.
- She reached eminence in neuroscience through decades of research.
- The professor's eminence was so intimidating that students googled his achievements before asking questions.
eminence
NOUN[/ˈemɪnəns/]
fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession
💡 Concept
The aging scientist's eminence drew students from across the world to her lecture.
🎵 Rhyme
Eminence brings prominence, but lacks permanence
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈemɪnəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈemɪnəns/
🌳Etymology
Rootemin
Suffix--ence
🎵Rhyme
prominenceimminencepermanence
prominence
imminence
permanence
🔗Collocations
achieve eminence
rise to eminence
scholarly eminence
eminence in science
position of eminence
person of eminence
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“His eminence as a chef was so great that even his burnt toast became a delicacy.”
“She reached eminence in neuroscience through decades of research.”
😄 Fun example
“The professor's eminence was so intimidating that students googled his achievements before asking questions.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
prominencedistinctionrenownprestigefame
Antonyms
obscurityinsignificanceanonymity
Related
eminentpreeminentdistinguishednotable
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